Chemistry

International Year of Chemistry

From theory to practice

Two-way streets link research and industry

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International Year of Chemistry

Seeking creativity

Education, science, technology and innovation should be integrated

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Foods

Edible packaging

Organic covering protects fruit, vegetables and meat

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International Year of Chemistry

Pharmacological Battles

Cutting-edge science seeks solutions for neglected tropical diseases

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International Year of Chemistry

Flavors and perfumes

Sweet, bitter and smelly compounds are the main characters in the story

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Chemistry

Separation agents

Sustainable solvents dissolve pulp and can be widely used in industry

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Jean-Pierre Changeux

Jean-Pierre Changeux: The biology that underlies consciousness

French neuroscientist seeks to understand life and the human mind

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International Year of Chemistry

From molecules to organisms

The wealth of biodiversity in the Brazilian forests

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Polemic

The owners of rain

Interventions on global climate may already be feasible, but carry huge risks

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Forestry resources

Vegetable identification

Beam of light recognizes the chemical composition of species

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Nutrition

Chickens along the River Solimões

River dwellers change a diet of fish with manioc flour for frozen poultry

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International Year of Chemistry

Medicine is made of molecules

Chemical components are behind diseases, diagnoses and treatments

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History of FAPESP II

New paradigms

The Bioq-FAPESP Program boosted biochemistry in the 1970s

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International Year of Chemistry

Small tools for major uses

Lectures show prospects for the increasing use of new nanomaterials

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Cosmetics

Successful partnership

Outside researchers help Natura to innovate

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Geochemistry

Pre-Columbian fertilizers

Ancient Indians contributed to the fertility of black soil

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International Year of Chemistry

Molecules, problem and solution

Talks in April discussed alternative energy sources and climate change

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José Israel Vargas

José Israel Vargas: from crisis to opportunity

Former minister remembers his career as scientist and policy maker

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The history of science

Documents worth their weight in gold

Brazilian researchers find philosopher's stone recipe at the Royal Society

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Nanotechnology

Magnetism for cancer treatment

Group develops new route for the production of biomedical materials

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Dissemination of Science

Boiling

International Year of Chemistry shows the science of atoms in our daily lives

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Chemistry

Marine versatility

Seaweed may be used for cleaning up contaminated areas

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Chemistry

Molecular Detective

New technique identifies adulterations to money and documents

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Nobel Prize

From carbon to test tube babies

One of the highlights of the 2010 Prize is the research conducted on graphene

Globalization

Preparing for the leap

Laboratory wants to attract foreigners researchers on the synchrotron light

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Chemistry

Adding value to gas

Project is to take advantage of CO2 to grow microalgae and cyanobacteria

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Chemical Engineering

Advanced plastic

Material gains impact-related resistance and lower combustion properties

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Physical chemistry

Power games

Nanotubes of biological molecules may turn into sensors and energy cells

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New materials

Valuable ash

Products with high added value use waste from burnt sugarcane bagasse

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Recycling

Vegetable plastic

Mango stone membranes can be used for water treatment

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